About the Department
Psychology is a scientific field emphasizing the understanding of behavior — how and why we think, feel and act. As a science, it focuses on research that is designed to better understand and predict future behavior. A component of psychology involves the practical application of knowledge, skills and techniques to the solution or prevention of individual and social problems.Psychology at UD
The objectives of the Department of Psychology are to provide our undergraduates with learning experiences in and out of the classroom that will serve to improve critical thinking skills, facilitate acquisition of the knowledge inherent in the study of behavior and its research methodology, and prepare our students for either employment or graduate school. In an effort to accomplish these goals, the department encourages a broad-based liberal arts education and a solid psychology curriculum. Two degrees, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in psychology, are offered. The major difference between the two programs lies in the science, mathematics and humanities requirements. Individual students' programs vary extensively due to many students planning double majors and minors in different fields.
The department sponsors a chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, which plans both academic and social events throughout the year. The department also sponsors the Psychology Club which works with Psi Chi, but is open to all students.
